Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
USA116th CongressHR-617| House
| Updated: 12/17/2019
Ralph Norman
Republican Representative
South Carolina
Cosponsors (26)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges. DOE may carry out research and development activities to develop tools to apply to big data that enable federal agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit research organizations, and industry to better leverage the capabilities of DOE to solve complex, big data challenges.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7179-7181)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 617.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7179-7180)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7179-7180)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-143Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/01/2019 without amendment. With written report No. 116-70.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.
Science, Technology, Communications
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGeneticsGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsMedical researchResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRight of privacyVeterans' medical care
Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
USA116th CongressHR-617| House
| Updated: 12/17/2019
Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges. DOE may carry out research and development activities to develop tools to apply to big data that enable federal agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit research organizations, and industry to better leverage the capabilities of DOE to solve complex, big data challenges.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7179-7181)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 617.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7179-7180)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7179-7180)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-143Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/01/2019 without amendment. With written report No. 116-70.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.
Ralph Norman
Republican Representative
South Carolina
Cosponsors (26)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGeneticsGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsMedical researchResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRight of privacyVeterans' medical care